US EditionAdministration Eyeing Africa as Site for Deportees
SOUTH SUDAN, JUL 11 – South Sudan accepted eight deportees from the U.S., mostly non-nationals with criminal convictions, amid U.S. policy to deport migrants to third countries under Trump’s expanded immigration agenda.
- The Trump administration is increasing its initiatives to send migrants to third countries, including African nations such as South Sudan and Rwanda.
- The shift follows a 2022 UK ruling that blocked its plan to deport rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and comes amid legal and human rights challenges.
- In May, South Sudan became the first African nation to receive eight deported individuals from the U.S., all with criminal records, while Rwanda is currently holding preliminary discussions with the U.S. about taking in deportees. Meanwhile, Nigeria has expressed opposition to similar requests.
- U.S. border official Tom Homan indicated that they are arranging to transfer individuals to an additional country deemed secure, and this process is already underway; however, he also noted uncertainty regarding the whereabouts and oversight of the eight men deported to South Sudan.
- These efforts indicate a new US policy direction, triggering criticism from rights groups and some African civil society over legal, ethical, and safety concerns for migrants.
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Administration eyeing Africa as site for deportees
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